A classic sci-fi film from the glory days of monster movies.  The movie
starts out with a murder mystery, where a woman (played by Patricia "Mrs.
Cleaver" Owens) apparently killed her husband by viciously squashing his
melon in a hydraulic press.  This story leads into the story of "The Fly".
A scientist becomes obsessed with his invention - a machine that will
transport matter through space at the speed of light - a teleportation
device.  The man is bent on perfecting his invention, and devotes all of his
time to it, ignoring all else.  Then, a mistake is made when he attempts to
use himself as a guinea pig.  While transporting himself, an unseen fly
found its way into the chamber, and the atoms of the man and the fly mixed,
causing them both to transform.  Can this effect be reversed, or does he
have no hope?

This is a gripping tale of suspense and horror.  There is no gore, and the
effects are from the 50s, but the story and the acting are superb.  Vincent
Price has a supporting role, but he is excellent, as is Al Hedison as Andre
(the scientist) and Owens as his wife.  There is some dated dialogue and the
paranoid 50s fear of technological advances, but it all plays into the story
very well.  Plus, a great ending.  A must see for sci-fi/horror fans.
 
 

Famous Line "Help Meeee"
 
 

Quality: 8.0  Visuals: 6.0  Intensity: 7.5
OVERALL RATING: 7.2